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Billy Watson (footballer, born 1893)

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William Watson (31 December 1893 – 1962) was a professional footballer who played as a wing half for Huddersfield Town all his career from 1912 to 1927.

Billy Watson
Personal information
Full name William Watson
Date of birth 31 December 1893 (1893-12-31)
Place of birth Bolton on Dearne, England
Date of death 1962 (aged 68–69)
Place of death Sunderland, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1911–1927 Huddersfield Town 292 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His sons Willy (died 23 April 2004 in South Africa) and Albert (died 2009 in Sunderland) were on Town's playing staff in later years.

Honours

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Huddersfield Town

References

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  1. ^ Woolwinder (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Huddersfield Town". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  2. ^ "1921/22 F.A. Charity Shield". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 2 February 2022.